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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.06, 949.86 and 248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.06, 949.86 and 248.58 is: 372.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.06 : 949.86 = 248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.06/949.86 = 248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.06x = 949.86 × 248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.06x = 236,116.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,116.20/633.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.98

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